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Fujifilm partners with Dr Reddy's to sell Avigan for COVID-19 treatment
In June, Glenmark received regulatory approval for favipiravir, generic form of Avigan, as treatment for virus infections in India
01 Jul 2020 2:55 PM
Japan's exports fall most since 2009 as virus hits US shipments
Overall imports fell 26.2% in the year to May, versus the median estimate for a 20.4% decrease, posting the biggest drop since October 2009
17 Jun 2020 9:24 AM
Oil prices drop as coronavirus infections rise
Production from seven major U.S. shale formations is likely to drop to close to a two-year low of 7.63 million barrels per day by July
16 Jun 2020 9:02 AM
Oil drops after jump in US crude stockpiles, renews oversupply concerns
Distillate fuel stockpiles, rose by 4.3 million barrels, outpacing expectations for a 3 million barrel increase
10 Jun 2020 9:12 AM
Global shares advance on surprise recovery in US employment
Labor Department’s employment report showed that jobless rate falling to 13.3% last month from 14.7% in April, a post-World War Two high
08 Jun 2020 10:12 AM
Japan's economy shrinks less than initial estimate but still in recession
Export-dependent Japan's economy had contracted at an annual rate of 7.2% in the October-December period
08 Jun 2020 9:32 AM
Japan allows saliva-based tests to boost coronavirus detection
The saliva-based PCR tests can be given to those who have had symptoms for up to nine days, Japan’s health ministry said
02 Jun 2020 1:26 PM
Hong Kong stocks tumble, Asian shares lower as Beijing impose new security law
China is set to impose new national security legislation on Hong Kong
22 May 2020 9:19 AM
Alibaba's Jack Ma resigns from SoftBank board, to focus on philanthropy
The departure of Ma, who retired as Alibaba’s chairman in September, comes as he pulls back from business roles to focus on philanthropy
18 May 2020 9:43 AM
Japan slips into recession, slump set to worsen as pandemic wreaks havoc
The world’s third-largest economy shrank for second consecutive quarter in three months to March, intensifying challenge for policymakers
18 May 2020 8:42 AM
Oil mixed as coronavirus risks offset hopes that crude stockpiles will shrink
Prices have been lifted by more signs that oil output is falling among OPEC and other major producers
15 May 2020 9:05 AM
Has Japan dodged the coronavirus bullet?
With infections sharply down, Japanese government is now hoping to lift the state of emergency declared in most of the country
14 May 2020 9:57 AM
Oil falls amid concerns about second wave of virus, rise in inventories
Traders shrugged off a further call by Saudi Arabia for larger production cuts to balance the market following a virus-induced demand slump
13 May 2020 8:29 AM
Japan to approve its first coronavirus antigen test kits
Antigen tests scan for proteins that can be found on or inside a virus
12 May 2020 1:42 PM
Oil prices jump as US stockpiles grow less than expected
The official start of output cuts agreed between Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and other major producers like Russia
01 May 2020 8:38 AM
'Homebody' Osaka making the most of isolation, remains focused on Olympics
'I’ve been playing tennis almost every day for as long as I can remember, so it has been an opportunity to take stock'
30 Apr 2020 1:55 PM
Olympics will be cancelled if pandemic not controlled by next year: Games chief
Japanese though the delayed Olympics will be a chance to show world's triumph over virus, but questions persist if Games will be held at all
28 Apr 2020 1:17 PM
Vaccine holds the kley to Tokyo Olympics, says Japanese medical association chief
He called for more testing as the current rate was not enough to judge whether infection rates in the country were falling
28 Apr 2020 8:30 AM
Impossible to postpone Olympics again: Tokyo Games chief
When Mori asked PM Shinzo Abe whether Japan should consider a two-year postponement, the latter said "one year is the way to go"
23 Apr 2020 12:08 PM
34 positive coronavirus cases on cruise ship docked in Japan
Initial four tests carried out revealed first infection on Monday, with additional testing among 57 crew finding a total of 34 cases
22 Apr 2020 12:38 PM
Columns
The Middle East conflict is complex, with Iran and Israel adopting strategies to neutralize each other
Supreme Court overturns Rs 8,000 crore award, citing miscarriage of justice; DMRC absolved from exorbitant payment
Opposition gains ground as President Yoon faces domestic discontent and foreign policy complexities
Tensions between Israel and Iran reach new heights following recent military actions, raising concerns about wider conflict.